Mid-Week Nuggets: 4 Facts to Note About Depression

1) A person suffering from depression usually may have this feeling of
worthlessness or hopeless and is likely to be laden with suicidal
thoughts. He/she may also lose interest in exciting activities and
likely suffer from insomnia (lack of sufficient sleep).

2) Depression should be looked at as life-threatening as it can
disrupt your work, sleep, sex-life and appetite.

3) Studies have shown that counselling (which gives sufferers
life-long tools to deal with depression) eases depression in a couple
of weeks and there is less likely to be a relapse than when on drugs.

4) Just because someone in your family suffers from depression doesn't
mean you can't escape it.
Being vulnerable to depression (because of your genes) doesn't mean
you must give in. Your outlook on life and how you deal with issues
matters.